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Topics @ 12:
Itacate Restaurant
Penfield, NY 14526
Join us for Topics@12! In addition to our usual networking lunch, Topics@12 features an informational component from either a PBC Board Member or another Chamber Member.
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opics@12 is also an opportunity for members (and guests!) to gather for informal networking & lunch in support of local restaurants.
Please try to register in advance to ensure that our host is set up for our group. Register online or send us an email.
And don't forget your business cards!
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Member-Hosted Open House & Networking:
Ellison Heights Apartments
Thursday, May 10th
5:00-7:00 PM
1206 Penfield Road
Rochester, NY 14625
No hard hats required this time!
Ellison Heights Apartments is hosting an Open House to celebrate the completion of their first building. Tour the new building and grounds, view a model apartment, and join us for some networking and refreshments all hosted by PBC Member Ellison Heights.
Ellison Heights Apartments is also offering a Member 2 Member Deal for all PBC Members: the Application and Administrative Fees are waived and PBC Members receive $500 off their first month's rent! This M2M special can be combined with other offers.
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PBC Smart Seminar:
Developing Great Teams
Through Great Leaders
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Bob Lewis, Enterprise Performance Matters
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Friday, June 1st
8:30-10:00 am
Heathwood Assisted Living
100 Elderwood Court
Penfield, NY 14526
There's a great deal of wonderful attention today on employee engagement, getting your workforce to care as much about the business as you do, and to work well together.
For a half century now, psychologists and behavioral scientists have been conducting great research that leads us much closer to solutions for workforce engagement and effective teamwork. This interactive presentation includes discussion about developing sound leadership principles and understanding what motivates people.
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(to have your business' events included, send us an email with the details and any available graphics)
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"A Comedy of Tenors" Now Playing
Upcoming PSO Events!
The
Penfield Symphony Orchestra performs its concert, "A Little Russian," on May 7th 2018 at 7:30 PM. This concert is generously sponsored by Harris Beach PLLC, and features works by famous Russian composers Rimsky-Korsakov and Tchaikovsky.
(Read More...)
On Saturday, May 12th, the Penfield Symphony Orchestra holds "A Taste of the PSO"-- a special benefit event featuring live music from PSO ensembles; wine, beer, hard cider, and whiskey tasting from local businesses; finger foods; and a silent auction of many interesting and useful items such as gift cards, gift baskets, and more.
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Annual Charity Golf Tournament June 18th
PBC Members Penfield Rotary Club and staff volunteers from the Town of Penfield, along with the Kiwanis Club of Penfield-Perinton, are holding their annual golf tournament on Monday, June 18th at Shadow Lake.
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Penfield Democratic Committee Seeks Community Feedback
 PBC Member,
Penfield Democratic Committee,
has developed a survey to
help their organization understand the local issues of greatest importance to Penfield residents.
The survey is open to all Penfield residents:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/PenfieldSurvey.
CNB Holds Business Loan Sale
PBC WANTS TO PROMOTE YOUR BUSINESS!
Do you have some business news you would like to share with the community? A new location or a new addition to your staff? Maybe your business has been recognized recently?
Send us your news to share with the PBC community.
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Just Solutions Names Scott Pearce CCISO
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Scott Pearce, Just Solutions
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Just Solutions is thrilled to announce that IT Solutions Manager,
Scott Pearce, is now a Certified Chief Information Security Officer!
A CCISO maintains the security of an organization's information technology (IT) systems. The CCISO must understand how to protect these systems with special hardware, software and secure business processes.
In the event of a confidentiality breach, the CCISO must know how to handle an emergency with an established business continuity plan. Scott is prepared and up for the challenge, noting, "I am looking forward to working with our clients to help them be more security aware and compliant."
For more information, call Just Solutions at 585-425-3420 or email
[email protected].
SunCommon Is Now GreenSpark Solar
Inspired by the community they serve, SunCommon NY, Rochester's Fastest Growing Company and number one on Rochester's Top Workplaces list, is excited to announce its future as GreenSpark Solar. With a focus on independence, both as a company and for Rochesterians, GreenSpark's spotlight will continue to be on advancing solar energy right here in the Greater Rochester Area, while also expanding its already robust portfolio of renewable energy products for the region.
(Read More Here...)
Karen Zandi Honored as Woman of Excellence
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Karen Zandi, CEO
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Karen Zandi, President and Chief Executive Officer at Mary Cariola Children's Center, and Penfield resident, was honored on April 11
th
as part of the Inaugural Class of the 2018 Women of Excellence awards.
Sponsored by the Rochester Business Journal, the Women of Excellence award honors women in business for their vision, leadership and caring in the work that they do.
Mary Cariola Children's Center educates and cares for over 450 students on two school campuses and nearly 50 residents in six homes-- including one in Penfield at the corner of Jackson and State Roads. The Penfield house is home to eight children who have very complex medical disabilities. Mary Cariola Children's Center is a member of the Penfield Business Chamber.
Paul Dwyer Wins National Award
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Paul Dwyer, Met Life Auto and Home |
MetLife Auto & Home announced that Paul B. Dwyer earned the national award for Persistency for last year's exemplary business performance with MetLife Auto & Home. Dwyer was recognized for outstanding achievement at the company's annual Leaders Conference, held in April.
The Persistency Award is a national award given to one outstanding sales representative that has met or exceeded the company's production and quality requirements.
Paul Dwyer has been serving the needs of the community for over 25 years. His sales office is located at 1777 Penfield Rd, Penfield, NY and he can be reached 585-248-9820, Monday through Friday, 9am - 5pm.
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| DID YOU KNOW?
That you can add
Member-2-Member Deals to your directory listing on our website using your Member Center login. You can even change them from time to time.
Same for
Community Hot Deals - you control the deal, when it's offered, what is offered, and you can change it at any time. You can even schedule a bunch of them to appear and disappear at certain times without having to remember to go back into the system. The deals show up on your directory listing as well as the links to Hot Deals throughout our website.
If you have forgotten your Member Center login or password, simply go to the Member Center link and click on
"Forgot Password". An email will be sent to you with your password or a link to reset your password.
All of this is a
FREE ADVERTISING benefit to you as a member of the PBC. And who doesn't like free???
If you need assistance with the Member Center at any time, simply
email
or call us and we will have someone contact you to help.
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The PBC is now on Twitter!
@PenfieldChamber
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The Welcome Brigade Bag provides a great opportunity to promote your business' products and/or services to new community members.
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HOT DEALS!
Edward Jones
Representative Pat Caufield is offering complimentary fiduciary reviews and complimentary portfolio reviews.
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Did you know that as a PBC Member, you are eligible to give and receive Member 2 Member Deals?
Visit these PBC Member businesses and receive the discount or offer indicated:
Baker Commodities
50% off first trap cleaning with purchase of two year service contract.
15% off your bill for PBC members
ELLISON HEIGHTS APARTMENTS
Private tour plus $500 off first month's rent for all PBC Members and their employees.
GYMNASTICS TRAINING CENTER OF ROCHESTER
Free registration fee to The Gymnastics Training Center of Rochester when signing up to any of our programs offered. This includes Botsford School of Dance and Fit by Five Preschool. $30 value per child.
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This newsletter is brought to you in part thanks to our Premium Members
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2018 PBC Board of Directors
Jen Novy - President
FirstLight
Michael Quinn - Vice-President
RE/MAX Plus Real Estate
Dennis Shew - Treasurer
Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate
Pat Caufield
Edward Jones
Tom Dambra
Bob Lewis
Enterprise Performance Matters
Harry Gibbs
Canandaigua National Bank
Noel Wilfeard
The UPS Store at Baytowne
Marie Cinti
PBC Programs and Communications Coordinator
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The Penfield Business Chamber
is the first and longest-running
business-focused association
We are dedicated to supporting
the growth and success of
our members and building
business vitality throughout
the community.
For more information visit us at
www.penfieldbusiness.org
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